Robots - a helping hand for the future

Cobot

One of the attractions in our marquee was a robot arm that moves and perceives its surroundings, showcasing the collaborative efforts of mechanical, electrical, and control engineers.

Courtesy of Cobots.ie, Ireland's leading supplier of Universal Robots, this demonstration was a fascinating glimpse into the future of robotics.

What does Cobot have to do with engineering?

Electrical – Powering robots
Mechanical – Designing precession mechanisms
Control – Controlling accurate positions
Manufacturing – Optimal collaboration between humans and machines
Software – Machine Programming
Mechatronics – Bridging the physical and virtual design world

Did you know?

Robotic arms similar to this are used in agriculture in automated milking parlours
The term ‘robot’ comes from the Czech word ‘Robota’, that means ‘drudgery’ or ‘hard work’ and ‘forced labour’ (first coined by Karel Capek)
George Devol invented the first digital operated robot
Robots only do what they are programmed to do
Crude robots have defused bombs for over 40 years. Furthermore, they take away the risk of human intervention for bomb diffusion
Cobot uses force feedback and capacity limitations to safely operate around humans